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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.81, 419.70 and 142.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.81, 419.70 and 142.95 is: 214.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.81 : 419.70 = 142.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.81/419.70 = 142.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.81x = 419.70 × 142.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.81x = 59,996.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,996.12/279.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.42

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